Product Manager - Metal Ceilings & Grid

ROCKWOOL Group•Chicago, IL

10d•$95,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

Rockfon, a division of ROCKWOOL Group, is hiring a Product Manager for its Specialty Metal and Grid portfolios. Based at the Rockfon head office in Chicago, Illinois, this role reports to the Head of Product Management. The Product Manager translates market and stakeholder needs into actionable development plans to drive growth through product development, training, education, and communication. The role owns the development and performance of the Specialty Metal and Grid portfolios. It requires understanding portfolio performance, financials, customers, markets, competition, and growth opportunities, then translating those insights into product and commercial decisions. The Product Manager develops and executes the product roadmap and manages products throughout their lifecycle, working across functions to support launches, improvements, and business growth. The role also engages customers to understand market needs and works with Sales, Technical Services, and Marketing on product expertise, training, selling tools, CAD/BIM solutions, digital content, and customer engagement. The Product Manager supports sustainability initiatives, business cases, continuous improvement, and communication of portfolio performance and recommendations to stakeholders.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in Product Management, Product Marketing, Commercial, or a related field.
Ability to understand business and financial concepts, including revenue, volume, price, cost, and margin.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to turn data into actions.
Ability to understand customer needs, market dynamics, and competitive positioning.
Experience working cross-functionally with Sales, Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Marketing.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Business, Construction Management, or Marketing preferred.
Experience in manufacturing or building products preferred.
Experience with construction products, distribution channels, or specification-driven markets is an advantage.

Responsibilities

Own and drive Specialty Metal and Grid portfolio performance, developing an understanding of products, markets, customers, competition, and opportunities for profitable growth.
Understand portfolio financials, including revenue, volume, pricing, cost, and margin, and use data and insights to guide product and commercial decisions.
Develop and execute the strategic product roadmap by identifying competitive gaps, market opportunities, and differentiated products and systems.
Manage the full product lifecycle, including new product development, launches, improvements, rationalization, and discontinuation, in collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain.
Engage architects, designers, and contractors to understand market needs, gather Voice of Customer insights, and identify product and business opportunities.
Partner with Sales, Technical Services, and Marketing to drive commercial success through product expertise, training, selling tools, CAD/BIM solutions, digital content, and architect and contractor engagement.
Drive cross-functional execution and continuous improvement, support sustainability initiatives, build business cases, and communicate portfolio performance, priorities, and recommendations to stakeholders.